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Even in young patients, microscopic haematuria should be investigated and followed thoroughly. Renal biopsy seems to be optional: once a diagnosis is established repeated and unnecessary examinations can be avoided.

Chemical Stripping of the urinary bladder mucosa was studied in 38 cats using 5 to 25% formaldehyde solutions. The contact time varied from 1 to 20 min. With a 20% solution and contact time of 1 min, total denudation was possible without necrosis of subepithelial layers. In such cases, complete reepithelialisation and normal bladder dynamics were seen within 3-4 weeks after formaldehyde instillation. Signs of formaldehyde intoxication due to vesical resorption were not observed.

In an open study, 22 patients with genito-urinary infection by Chlamydia trachomatis were treated with oral fleroxacin in varying dosage. Symptoms were relieved and cultures became negative in 19 patients, with three patients not assessable. Adverse reactions, affecting the central nervous system, the gastrointestinal tract and the skin (photosensitivity), were reported in seven patients.